Western European RussiaShopping

Shopping in Western European Russia

  1. A

    Gastronom Pushkinsky

    Near the Glinka Garden, Gastronom Pushkinsky is a grocery store stocked with fresh bread, cheese, beer, wine and all the other items needed to put together a decent picnic.

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  2. B

    Platforma

    This complex has a bowling alley (per hour R300 to R800), billiard tables (per hour R60 to R120), an internet café (per hour R50) and a tiny sports bar. It’s on the 4th floor.

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  3. C

    northern market

    The town's two main markets, the central market and the northern market, sell food, produce and clothes (the sort that will make you say, 'So that's where they get it!').

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  4. D

    central market

    The town's two main markets, the central market and the northern market, sell food, produce and clothes (the sort that will make you say, 'So that's where they get it!').

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  5. E

    Menshikovikh

    This souvenir shop has a good selection of pottery (particularly teapots and teacups), photos of Pskov’s churches and the odd frog figurine.

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  6. F

    Flax Shop

    To get a souvenir of the distinctive local style, visit the unsigned flax shop near the Central Park of Culture and Rest.

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  7. G

    Zadneprovsky

    Smolensk’s main market is the Zadneprovsky, north of the river. Pick up fresh vegies (or colourful undergarments) here.

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  8. H

    Souvenir Shop

    Check out this unsigned shop with scarves, linen tablecloths, so-so lacquer boxes, teaware and enamelled jewellery.

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  9. I

    Knizhny Mir

    One of several bookshops on this street (others are at No 12 and No 17), Knizhny Mir sells Russian-language maps.

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  10. J

    Souvenir Shop

    Near the square the souvenir shop sells town maps (R30) and Russian crafts.

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  12. K

    Magazin Kniga

    You can pick up a map at the Magazin Kniga bookshop, near the main square.

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  13. L

    Books for You

    One of several bookshops on Oktyabrsky pr that sell maps of the town (R25).

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  14. M

    Dom Knigi

    Sells Russian-language maps (R40).

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  15. N

    Dom Knigi

    Detailed city maps available.

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  16. Knizhni Klub

    Bookshop that sells maps.

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